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Take a breath, and put some perspective on NBA frenzy
What we need to remember when we get mad at the NBA spend-fest of 2016.
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RandBall: Cole Aldrich fills Wolves' need by coming home
Two recent developments have to hearten Wolves fans: the hiring of defensive-minded head coach Tom Thibodeau and the deal Sunday with shot-blocking big man Cole Aldrich.
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Wolves, Cole Aldrich reach 3-year, $22-million deal
The Wolves signed the Bloomington native to a three-year, $22 million contract, marking their first splash in free agency.
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Reusse: Basketball legend John Kundla's ultimate underdog tale reaches 100
There has been an outpouring of media coverage as John Kundla has approached his 100th birthday on Sunday. He won six titles as the coach of the Minneapolis Lakers and played and coached for the Gophers.
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Is Gasol next Wolves target after Lakers sign Deng for 4 years, $72M?
Power forward Luol Deng, a free agent the Timberwolves had contacted, has agreed to a 4-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports.
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Hartman: Getting John Kundla to coach Minneapolis Lakers no easy task
John Kundla, who celebrates his 100th birthday Sunday, would never have coached the Minneapolis Lakers to six championships if it weren't for some unique circumstances.
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Wolves showing patience during free agency frenzy
On a day when deals came fast and furious in the NBA, the Wolves remained relatively silent.
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We should try to cope with the Timofey Mozgov news together
If we come together, if we open up to one another and share our fears and disbelief, maybe we can get through the first 24 hours of NBA free agency.
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NBA money flows freely as Thibodeau begins courting potential Wolves
We all knew the big jump in the salary cap would result in some amazing free-agent contracts. But some are mind-boggling, including $64 million for a center who scored 6 points per game.
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Five things you should know about Luol Deng
As contract talks begin between the Wolves and Deng, here are some things to know about the 31-year-old veteran forward.
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At opening of free agency, Wolves put in a call to Heat's Deng
The Miami star forward might want to reunite with new Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau. Utah and the Clippers were also said to be interested.
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Jimmy Butler doesn't expect trade from Bulls to Wolves
The Bulls star guard believes his future is in Chicago, not Minneapolis or any other NBA city.
Joakim Noah for $18 million a year? Forget it, Wolves fans, the Knicks can have him
The Washington Post reports Noah is "almost certainly" going to sign with the Knicks once free agency officially begins Friday.
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Wolves free agency primer
What to watch for as the Wolves gear up for NBA free agency
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With inflated salary cap, it's a whole new world in the NBA
With a 30 percent hike in the salary cap, contract lines are about to be redrawn.
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New Timberwolves, Lynx minority owners formally announced
One of the unique benefits of having Lizhang (John) Jiang as a minority owner is the potential for growing the teams' brands in China, something Taylor also addressed.
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Despite speculation, Cleveland GM says Love will stay with Cavs
David Griffin told ESPN radio that Kevin Love's fit with Cleveland has been more defined and the core unit will continue to get better.
Great debates: Who's in better shape for the future — Wild or Wolves?
The nature of both the NHL and NBA factors into and complicates the argument because one is a league of upsets and the other is kinder to favorites.
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Kevin Love pays unexpected tribute to Cleveland teammate
Cleveland star Kevin Love used social media to gush about another one of his teammates, but it wasn't LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith or any of the other individuals that played a major role on the court.
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First impressions? Wolves top draft choice makes one in ad
Kris Dunn appeared in his first TV commercial in the days leading up to the NBA draft with fellow top pick Brandon Ingram. The Speed Stick ad promoting first impressions also aired during the draft.
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Around the NBA
- Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
- 76ers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game. Aim for fewer Knicks fans in arena for Game 6
- Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They'll play Cleveland or Orlando
- Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
- Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
- Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
- The Pacers and Knicks are hoping to make most of their second chances with closeout wins
- T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence
- The Timberwolves' Mike Conley wins the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a 2nd time
- Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5
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- Breaking it down: Wolves-Nuggets match-ups (and who's going to win)
- Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
- Meet Micah Nori, the coach filling in for Finch in a pinch
- Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Added info about Round 2.
- NBA's best teammate? It's Timberwolves guard Conley
